Deputy Director (Lobbyist), Policy and Government Affairs

                                                 Deputy Director (Lobbyist), Policy and Government Affairs

AIPAC’s mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Our focus is clear, we come to work every day motivated to keep America strong and Israel secure.

The Deputy Director of Policy and Government Affairs will serve as one of AIPAC’s registered lobbyists. The individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill and with the broader Washington, D.C. policy community to support and promote AIPAC’s legislative agenda. S/he will also manage an issue-specific portfolio under the supervision and guidance of PGA leadership.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Members of Congress, including leadership and key committee chairs in support and promotion of AIPAC’s comprehensive legislative agenda;
• Lead efforts to develop key initiatives to strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation in assigned areas. Such areas could include national security/foreign policy, appropriations, defense, energy, economics; or other areas as needed.
• Independently devise and promote policy campaigns in the above areas;
• Prepare written materials for use with internal and external audiences;
• Speak at AIPAC events, as required;
• Supervise staff, as appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Advanced degree preferred;
• 10+ years of policy, government relations, advocacy, or other relevant experience; Prior work on Capitol Hill or in the executive branch strongly preferred.
• Prior staff management experience
• Understanding of the legislative process and the intersection between policy and politics;
• Commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship
• Familiarity with Israeli history and politics and American policy in the Middle East;
• Strong analytic and communications skills, able to articulate complex concepts in a concise and compelling manner;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think creatively, and execute successfully;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team environment with tight deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior AIPAC professional and lay leadership;
• Ability to supervise other staff, as required;
• Attention to detail.